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Savory Comfort: Best Homemade Pasta to Satisfy Cravings

Enjoy a delightful homemade garlic butter shrimp pasta that transforms mealtime into an irresistible culinary experience.
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 tablespoons butter
For the Pasta
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
For Serving
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated

Equipment

  • Pasta machine
  • large skillet
  • rolling pin
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the dough by mixing flour, eggs, and salt. Knead for 8-10 minutes and let it rest for 30 minutes.
  2. Roll out the rested dough into thin sheets using a pasta machine or rolling pin.
  3. Cut the rolled sheets into desired pasta shapes, dust with flour to prevent sticking.
  4. Cook the shrimp in butter and garlic until pink and opaque. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Cook the fresh pasta in boiling salted water for 2-4 minutes until al dente.
  6. Combine the shrimp with the pasta, using reserved pasta water for a silky sauce. Serve garnished with parsley and Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best results, follow expert tips on kneading, resting time, and cooking fresh pasta to avoid overcooking.

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